Abstract
Advancement of energy storage in the lithium batteries, in terms of increased power and energy density, cycle / calendar life and safety as well as reduced cost are all reliant upon solving what are fundamentally materials chemistry challenges by producing new advanced battery materials. The use of novel materials and nanotechnology has already played a large role in the development of emerging Lithium ion cell technologies and the development of new synthesis techniques for the production electro active nano-materials will continue to play an ever increasing influential role in electrical energy storage. Axeon will present an analysis of emerging cost effective, high performance, battery chemistries for low carbon electric and hybrid electric vehicles, consider the benefits of current and near term cathode and anode chemistries as well as presenting a view of emerging cell technology including the role of nanotechnology. Axeon will also look at possible future technologies that may provide a step change in energy storage capabilities to reach longer term goals. Axeon will also present an overview of the challenges faced in their current research and development projects, including the development of cutting edge lithium ion battery packs for a wide range of automotive applications from small city car EVs, up to high end high power EV and HEV sports cars utilising advanced li-ion cell technology coupled to next generation Battery Management System electronics.
Biography
Dr Allan Paterson is Senior Electrochemical Engineer at Axeon Technologies, investigating new battery technologies and their application in next generation low carbon EV and HEV applications. He has over ten years experience in the field of lithium batteries, including developing novel high energy density electrode materials and the development of next generation battery systems such as rechargeable lithium-air. Allan has a Ph.D in Chemistry from University of St Andrews in development of advanced manganese based cathode materials for rechargeable lithium ion batteries.